Vegan Jamaican Festival
Savor the irresistible charm of a Vegan Jamaican Festival, a plant-based twist on the traditional Caribbean delight that’s perfect as a snack or side dish. These golden, tender fried dumplings feature a flavorful blend of all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a lightly sweet and aromatic dough. Infused with oat milk and vanilla extract, the recipe delivers a soft texture and subtle richness in every bite. Fried to perfection with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these vegan festivals pair beautifully with savory Jamaican dishes like jerk tofu or a tropical fruit salsa. Quick and easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for bringing authentic island vibes to your kitchen. Make these Vegan Jamaican Festivals today for crowd-pleasing comfort food that's entirely plant-based!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup oat milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract to the oat milk and stir to combine.
Gradually add the oat milk mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean countertop and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough gently for about 3-5 minutes until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
Divide the kneaded dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small, elongated oval shape in your hands.
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the shaped dough pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each piece for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried festivals from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the Vegan Jamaican Festivals warm as a delicious snack or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
